Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-10-28

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1t will be seen by their advertisement
that the firm of Baker & McMurran.
druggists, of this place, has dissolved
partnership. Mr.. Joseph McMurran
will continue the business at the old
stand.
Rev. DR.. George Diehl, pastor of the
Lutheran church in Frederick for the
past thirty. six years, has rendered his
resignation, to take effect on the first of
January. The impression is that it
will not be accepted, but that an assist
ant will be secured.
I Mr.. William Rice, who lives about "A
mile west of town, has created a COM
motion among the town butchers by
going into the meat business. He re-
tails meat from house to house at less
than the other butchers sell it for, con-
sequently causing a stir.
Mr.. Geo. X. Lewis has moved from
the house opposite the Shenandoah
Valley mill to the vacant house belong
| ing to j. III. little, on 'Tater Hill. Mr..
NJ. Z. Crowl has moved into the house
recently purchased from Mrs. Laura
ChapliEe by Mr.. Henry Shepherd.
The barn-raising at Mr.. Charles D.
Wysong's last Friday attracted quite
large crowd. With efficient help the
work proceeded rapidly and smoothly,
and by nightfall the framework was in
! position. This barn will be one of the
finest in this section when completed.
The old-established firm OF C.. f. Har-
wood & Co., dry goods merchants of
Nartinsburg, made an assignment last
Saturday, causing quite surprise in
business circles. Their liabilities are
So, 993, and assets SC, 554; preferred cred
itors. $1,000, including the Martins
burg banks.
By reference to our columns it will lie
seen that Messrs. Gettinger q Hoke,
Martinsburg, are closing out their en-
tire stock of Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps,
Trunks, Gloves and Umbrellas at and
below cost. As they have very large
and complete stock, this, it strikes us, Is
a great chance for bargains.
AlbertusSpence", of Harper'S Ferry,
had on exhibition at the Hagerstown
Fair cook stove taken from the house
occupied by John Brown prior TO the
| outbreak of his insurrection. To es-
tablish the truth Of his claim he has the
sworn testimony of reputable citizens.
1t will be shipped north for exhibition
in museum.
Judge Bevkwith and the Berkeley
Bar were splendidly entertained by
| Senator c j. Faulkner ut his home in
Marlinsburg last week. The entire To-
! cal Bar attended, except one, who WAS
away from town. IL was dclighttul'
pleasant, social gathering. and the
! guests cviuced ample appreciation OF
the choice supper, so Hospitality and
kindly extended, and so well served.
John Hogan aud Jack Green, alias
! James Washington, OOth colOreu, "eIe
arrested and given Il hearing in Hagers-
town on Monday for gambling and dis
charged. Shortly afterward Hogan re-
| turned to the justice with an ugly
wound i'm his shoulder and swore out
warrant for the arrest OF Green, who,
he said, cut him with knife. Green
has been arrested.
Mat Tolivar desires to announce to
the public that he has now fully opened
up his oyster business for the season.
He has opened restaurant in the room
,bove Mr. ID A UilPS store, where
oysters can be had at all times. lie
will sell nv the pirt. quart or gallon, or
bv rho nlate cooked i'm any style. lie
u.;u daIive, oysters nj the houses of his
ous,omars nv the quantity or cooked as
may he desired. He respectfully asks
for a share of the public patronage.
Iosso Paterson. the colorcd gentleman
W ho turns our printing press, came very
near meeting AN untimely end last
Thursday. He was walking OH switch
near the railroad station, when train,
which he could not see OF account OF
his partial blindness, backed down upon
him Several men yelled at him,
soaring Jesse so badly that he became
linn and helpless fortunately the
conductor of the train pulled him from
his perilous position in the nick of time.
o,u Jittle Non and Womeucomes again
..,,I =, .v.ntv rooes of stories and
nictures for Youngsters Just beginning
=, ,d for themselves II is as good
for lis use AS a pair of perfect skat IS